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Got a bowl of Clam Chowder ($11.95) and the 12 oz Prime Rib Dinner ($52.95). Everything was delicious. The soup was a medium to thick consistency with plenty of clams. The Prime Rib was tender and seasoned well. The complementary bread was warm and fluffy. Service was very friendly and attentive. No issues with parking. The dinner comes with a salad, which contains rice noodles. It was easier to eat this salad with chopsticks because of the noodles. Also, the cream corn was really good.
Great food and Great people! I wish I took more photos, but the food was awesome! I got the chili tamale, and it was VERY YUMMY. Comfort food to the max! I'll probably order one next time I come. Mother got the salmon bento, she ate ALL the salmon. She never finishes her meals, so this says a lot! The service was the best. All smiles and good times! Ambiance was cozy, welcoming, and nostalgic to restaurants I've been to in Hawaii! Love the vibes. I'll be back soon, thanks Cherrystones!
I've been coming here for many years and the whole team here is very welcoming and treat all that come in very nice. They play nice relaxing music (oldies) but best of all is their Hawaiian food. I will attach a menu but everything I've had is great but their chili is a must have which is award winning!
Great atmosphere Nice for large parties too Been enjoying an occasional chili buffet night on Fridays Great deal and variety
Food is delicious at this place. There is such a variety at lunch that a regular entree can be turned into a Bento on most items. I had the Shrimp with lobster sauce bento and it was so delicious. Everything is good you will not regret. Service is fast and the restaurant is nice. Employees are so pleasant. I recommend this place but hours are limited.
I really enjoy this family restaurant, which makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii! This was Prime Rib Friday, so the menu was already great and appetizing. Becausxe this is fish Friday, I enjoyed the fish and chips with all the fixings, including malt vinegar. Probably the most enjoyable is the conversation with the owners, who shared their favorite dining spots in Maui, Oahu and other islands. Diners around us heard our conversation, and added more of their adventures as well!
As close as it is to home, I never got the chance to come through since they're closed on the weekends and they're closed by the time I get out of work. But when WFH finally caught up at my line of employment, and with the ability to flex my time, I thought of stopping by and picking up lunch here one day! Showed Hubbers the menu and told me his choice. Came through about 45 minutes past opening hour and was told they were having a private event. (NOOOOOOOOOO!!!) "... but we are taking takeout orders." Ah, cool then! Put in three orders and waited patiently. Since they were having a private event, I expected the wait to be a bit long, but my goodies were surprisingly ready quicker than I expected. (This on top of previously called in orders, too!) So I was on my way home sooner than I expected. CHILI CHEESE TATER TOTS: Boy, were they generous with this! It's pretty much a meal in itself good enough for two, maybe three people! Loved the crisp on the tots and the amount of chili was commensurate with cheese. This was delish! LOCO MOCO: I was a little disappointed with this. Came with two eggs, I asked them cooked over easy. They were cooked over done. Only came with one patty- I guess I'm used to two from everywhere else I've had this at - and last, it came plain. No sides, just eggs, one patty doused with gravy, and rice. They were generous with the rice, though, I'll give 'em that. The patty was cooked and seasoned well. Just got too honed in about it coming solo... might order an extra next time. CHILI CHEESE BURGER + FRIES: Hubbers liked this set a lot a LOT that his plate was clean by the time he was done! FOOD: 3.5. SERVICE: 4.. Host was very nice and friendly! VALUE: 4. PARKING: Private lot and street. OVERALL: 3.75. It's a really small place - prolly won't fit more than 50 people, so if you have a big party, plan ahead. I was told they serve prime rib on Fridays starting at opening hour (11am) vs. 3pm to 7pm. It's also a fine-in option now (vs. take out only.) Hubbers and I will be checking that out soon! Good first run - will return probably sooner than later.
Food was amazing. Been here before. Family friendly and very clean. Staff was amazing and tended to every thing we needed. Service couldn't be better and the food was superb. Recommended for a prime rib.
Every Friday my friend and I do D&D (dinner and dessert) and we choose restaurants in Gardena cuz we want to support local. After being a lifetime residents of the city we FINALLY came to Cherrystones and we're made we didn't make it sooner. It's a smallish place filled with locals (the servers knew people by name). The Dodger came was on and it felt like we were hanging out at someone's house. Laid-back with attentive service. Their chili is AMAZING no wonder it's award winning. We can't wait to go back!
*This review is based on catered food as a guest of several events.* Cherrystones food is delicious! I recently had a plate of kalbi beef, Hawaiian BBQ chicken, cold noodles salad, Chinese chicken salad, fried won tons, and mac salad. (Yes, I piled all that onto my plate!) The star dish was the kalbi--so flavorful and delicious. My friend and I were amazed at how tasty the mac potato salad was. Perhaps it was the type of mayo used because at other competing Hawaiian places, mac/potato salads kinda have this standard, okay flavor. Cherrystones is set apart from others in some dishes including the kalbi. They have catered large scale events at my church and friends that I have sat with have raved about their food. Later on there were to-go boxes at the buffet table and I was able to pack a box for my hubby. I hear that they have some outstanding award winning chili. Will have to pay a visit to their restaurant at some point and try it. For now 4 stars and may need to update this after an in person visit at their restaurant in Gardena.
5 years ago
Went to Cherrystones for lunch when visiting So. Cal. and the food was delicious! I can see why the chili was a chili cookoff winner. The restaurant was clean with hand sanitizer at the tables and the service was fantastic. You definitely feel the Aloha spirit and the food is ono! Cherrystones is definitely on the top of my list to go to when I visit, which is often. read more
7 years ago
Had the Beef Teri bento it was very good. I noticed they have award winning chili and I asked about it and Sherell the hostess asked immediately if I wanted to try some. I figured a small plastic ramekin like one bite. NO she brought a cup of chili with cheese and onions. And it was very good. Along with the loaf of hot bread and the bento I am stuffed. read more
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Haven't been here for awhile. Why not? It is so good. I had the braised short ribs which was so tender and meaty with a baked potato perfectly baked, nice n fluffy. The green beans were charred slightly and had this wonderful flavor. I wish I knew what it was so I could make it at my house. Yummy!! It also came with somen salad,, different from what I was expecting, it was better! They put a little somen on the bottom then pile it with crunchy salad with a delicious dressing. I tasted my mom's broccoli, it was like broccoli salad flavor! Their mac salad was one of the best, too. Everything is quality! Definitely will be in the rotation of my favorite restaurants!!! read more
3 years ago
I really like this place. Not only are one of the very few locally run restaurants in the area where you can get a baked potato at dinner, but because the Hawaiian flavors are served at great prices and people are friendly there. Easily, you can grab a beer, some prime rib and "poke". Hang out until you have to undo the button on your pants so you can breathe. I like the food here way more than any of the other Hawaiian/Japanese food places around. A HUGE thank you to them on a WINDY night in November they were a bit slow and ALL wanted to go home (i'm sure) and maybe close early. But the wonderful woman unlocked the door for me and welcomed me in. Told me don't worry about a thing, come on in and eat! We ate and stayed, while we were the only patrons in the place. The three gals that worked the front were so kind and sweet. BTW, huli-huli chicken on the weekend. I haven't tried the birds, however, it smells divine if you drive by on a Sunday afternoon. :) read more
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I recently went here with friends, one of them a bride-to-be, to determine if the bride should choose Cherrystones to cater her wedding next year. Planning a beach/Hawaiian-themed wedding (as both have family from the islands), she really wanted "authentic" Hawaiian cuisine. Cherrystones came highly recommended to her from her future in-laws, but she still wanted to give it a try before booking. Heading inside, you can tell that this place is used primarily for catering. The inside was small but reminiscent of authentic places in Hawaii. It seemed like the other patrons were regulars, and probably Hawaiian at that, so that was a good sign. The front side of the menu lists the dishes you can order in the restaurant. The flip side of the menu lists their catering menu. Being that Cherrystones has "award-winning" chili (with no beans), we opted for a chili cheese fries appetizer, which was absolutely DELICIOUS. In fact, I think my friend opted to include that on her catering menu even though she hadn't previously given it a thought beforehand. We all got various "bento" boxes with main entrees so that she could try a little bit of everything. I went with kalua and cabbage with a side of char-siu pork. My friend got teriyaki chicken. The bride opted for macadamia nut encrusted mahi mahi. All bento boxes came with rice, mac salad, somen noodle chinese chicken salad, fruit (cherries), and broccoli (with dressing). The teriyaki chicken was absolutely delicious. The kalua pork and cabbage was good, although I would add a bit more smoked flavor and rock salt. The char-siu pork was really moist and perfectly flavored. The only slight disappointment was the mac mahi mahi, which just tasted overfried. Knowing I don't eat/like fish, my friends encouraged me to try it, saying that all they could taste was the fried part...and it was true when I went for it. We all had "coolers" as drinks, which is essentially an Arnold Palmer. *thumbs up* I was really happy with the service. My friend met with the owner to discuss catering for her wedding, and it seemed like the easiest and most stress-free part of her planning to date. The owner was really friendly and assured her that everything would go smoothly. I will definitely look into hiring Cherrystones as a caterer for any future Hawaiian events (maybe even a future wedding...HAHA). read more
10 years ago
First of all, Cherrystones is NOT a BBQ restaurant. Except for a few hours on Sunday where they grill chicken in the parking lot, you will not find BBQ anywhere on the menu. So if BBQ is what you are craving, just scratch this place off your list. Second of all (and this is IMPORTANT), do not use your Google Maps or SIRI to find this place. You will be trying to find Cherrystones and all you will see is a grungy tattoo parlor or apartment building after circling the block 2 or 3 times, all the while cursing at your GPS at the top of your lungs. (Breathing very slowly to calm down...). OK... Cherrystones is on the southwest corner of 155th St and Vermont right behind the Hustler Casino. You need to approach from Redondo Beach Blvd from the north (going south on Vermont) and you will see it right before the Moose Lodge. The railroad tracks will be to your left (to the east of you). So here is the bad (as I saw it): No BBQ. You can't find the friggen (not the word I used, obviously) place. There were absolutely NO other customers there. And this was at dinner time. Music was the kind that puts you to sleep (think KRTH 101 or mellow oldies) Did I say no BBQ?? The good: Tasty Hawaiian/Japanese food. I had the Teri Beef bento box and I was pleasantly surprised. Not what I was craving, but I liked it. Photo (attached) will give you a good idea, but the thinly-sliced and marinated flank steak was tender and flavorful. The cabbage salad was served with a sesame/rice vinegar dressing over thin noodles. My rating of Cherrystones would have been a 2 (because I really, really wanted BBQ) but I added a star for the tasty Teri beef. I thought the restaurant was clean and the server was friendly but otherwise I wasn't too impressed with the decor, or ambiance, or location. It really needs to be categorized more accurately as a Hawaiian/Japanese casual dining establishment and NOT as a BBQ restaurant. read more
3 years ago
Love this place, small mom and pop hole in the wall restaurant that's been around for a long time. Portions are hearty and delicious. Great for catering or renting it out for a party. Service isn't the best when I come but I don't care about that, they are polite and apologetic. I love their house salad, chili and rice with all of the fixings and the poke too! The short ribs were tender and man the lobster sauce was so good!!!! The interior is a bit dated but I love it! You are there to eat and visit with your table of guests. Come!! read more
8 years ago
Chillen Seabas so good I've been going to this place for long time food still the same Love to come over to this place read more
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17 years ago
I'm basing this review off of their Kalua Pork & Cabbage plate lunch I went here with a buddy during our lunch hours...it's kinda overshawowed by the HUSTLER CASINO. He didn't tell me what kind of place this was...so I when I saw shoji screens i thought..hrm japanese place? and when we walked in i saw the staff were not asian...so I got confused. And I saw the fake hawaii license plates and it hit me... I ordered the kalua pork & cabbage plate lunch and...for $8.95 it seems like a lot to pay for plate lunch..but omg this plate lunch was huge ! let me just say, that was the best kalua pork and cabbage ive ever had (at a restaurant). usually when you order kalua pork you get this shredded up pork meat that was just baked with way too much liquid-smoke seasoning...but oooooo the kind at cherrystones was meaty chunks of tender fatty pork goodness that reminded me of my friend's filipino wedding (you know, the kind where they always have roasted suckling pig) yeah...yum oh yeah, came with rice, obligatory mac salad...but wait: cold somen and chicken salad? and some sorta fresh broccoli? wow hahah I'd come here again :] I'm willing to try their loco moco...i dont know about their overpriced poke though read more
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Today was my first time here. I work in the city of Gardena for over 15 years and used to live here as well and never been to cherrystones. As soon as we entered we were greeted by a nice woman who is one of the owners. She introduced herself and asked our names and we were seated. She told us the specials and then our sever came over and she was also so nice and sweet. We were given samples of there famous chili. It was delicious. Dad had the prime rib dip and I had the teriyaki beef bento. It comes with rice, broccoli medley, potato macaroni salad, and Hawaiian somen salad. Since I do not like macaroni salad I got double Hawaiian somen salad. Everything was wonderful. We will definitely be back! When we left the male owner came from behind the kitchen and introduced himself as Leonard. We loved the old school feel and hospitality of this establishment. I can't wait to try the Prime rib on Fridays. Give this gem of a restaurant a try you won't be disappointed read more
I can't believe we haven't gone here before! Cherrystones have been at this locations for years and glad we stopped in for dinner. Menu is Hawaiian-Japanese comfort food and it delivers! Their Loco Moco, chili rice, and poke were on point. We'll most definitely be back! read more
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Wow! Had lunch here. The flavors here are phenomenal. I had the chili cheese burger with grilled onions. The patty has a great flavor the played off the chili... 2 thumbs up (I wish I had more thumbs!). The fries were hot and crunchy. Gotta also throw a shout out to my wife's Bento box which had the hamburger with gravy, again great flavor!! The real treat was three little big salads.... an interesting mac/potato salad, it was nice and creamy as well as tasty. The dressing on the cold broccoli salad was amazing..... I wanted to do shots of the stuff!!!! Lastly, the salad/noodle salad is a very flavorful dish that reminds me of Chinese chicken salad (minus the chicken). Can't wait to try the other stuff on the menu!!! The waitress/ hostess was very friendly and attentive.....This place is a must, don't wait.... get in your car right now and get over here!!!! Enjoy!!!!! read more
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I wanted Chili and one of my colleagues drives past here every day and suggested it! Well the service was awesome and the Chili is amazing. I let my colleague try it and she will be going there now!!!! Real chili. read more
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Been driving past Cherrystone for decades, but never stopped in. After a long day, my wife and I decided to visit them for our first time. What a treasure right here in Gardena. The staff s so friendly and helped us navigate their menu. They brought us bread and butter, which was very tasty. The bread was warm and awesome. We were eyeing their award winning chilli, but also wanted the clam chowder on this cold Friday. Our server offered a sample of the chilli for us to try. The chilli was excellent. There weren't any beans which is the way I like my chilli. It reminded me if Tommy's chilli, but right here in our neighborhood. They serve so much food in their portions. Their somen salad was a side , but was pretty large. Their prime rib is very good with a pretty lean 12 ounce cooked perfectly medium rare as I ordered. My wife ordered the shrimp with lobster sauce bento box which came with somen salad, macaroni salad, steamed broccoli, and steamed rice. It was very good too, but way more food than my wife could handle. She ended up taking half if it home. We have found our new favorite local restaurant close to home. Now we know how they have been in business for as long as they have been. Just a shame it took us so long to finally try the food, but so glad we did. Even their wine is a reasonable price. We also loved their selection of background music from the 1960s and 1970s. We will certainly be returning in the near future to try their chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu, kalbi and more stuff from their menu. Too bad they aren't open for lunch during the weekends, or we would be eating here for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays read more
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15501 S Vermont Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
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(310) 329-8200
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Is the prime rib available everyday?
Is primerib just available for take out?
No, it's on their menu for dine in also
Can they accommodate a group of 10?
Absolutely. I would call ahead for them to accommodate. Super nice people and everything is delicious! Enjoy!!
What are the hours to pick-up chicken & ribs on weekends? (The grill out front)
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